Four bungalows for over-55s at Land Off Shawe Park Road, Nr, Kingsley Holt, Cheadle

The site and surroundings

The site was undeveloped grassland in open countryside, visible from Shawe Park Road and adjoining residential properties to the east and northeast.

“The application site is located on the south-western side of Kingsley Holt, along the A521 Shawe Park Road. The site forms part of the open countryside and is within an identified low-risk, coal development area. The site is not within the Green Belt and it is not within a Conservation Area. There are no Listed Buildings/structures or protected trees within, or in close to, the proposed development site.”

“The site is a rectangular-shaped parcel of undeveloped grassland. Boundaries comprise of a mix of vegetation and timber post and rail fencing. The site is set back from the highway behind a raised kerb and a narrow strip of grassland. Open countryside lies to the north, west and south. To the east and northeast there are residential properties of varying sizes, design and ages.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier proposals for a stable block and four houses or dwellings were refused, one appeal was dismissed, and one resubmission was withdrawn.

“08/00434/FUL Proposed stable block and tack room. Refused.”

“SMD/2018/0282 Erection of 4 detached dwellings. Refused and dismissed at appeal…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental Health, trees and highways raised no objections subject to conditions, while responses from the parish council, Wildlife Trust and flood authority were awaited or received late.

“Environmental Health No objections subject to conditions.”

“Trees (SMDC) No objections subject to conditions. The application form states that there are no trees or hedges on site and none of significance which might be affected by or influence the proposed development. This is evidently incorrect, as there are several substantial individual trees and groups on/adjacent to the site – mainly to the rear (south) and side (west) boundaries, and a hedgerow to the front (north) boundary – and these are even shown on the application plans.”

Officer report

What people said

The report had received no public comments when written, and the revised consultation period had not expired at the meeting.

“Site Notice. Expired. Neighbour Notification. Revised consultation expiry date 31.03.2026.”

“Public None received at the time of writing however the consultation expiry date is 31.03.2026.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A Kingsley Parish Council representative spoke against the application, while the agent spoke in support.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed the design, the location and the need for suitable housing for older people in the area.

“The Officer summarised a late representation that had been received after publication of the report from the Flood Authority.”

“Members commented on the design, location of development and the need for suitable housing for older people in the area.”

Minutes

The vote

A motion to approve the application was moved and seconded but was lost.

“A motion to approve the application was moved by Councillor Pointon and seconded by Councillor Emery. On being put to the vote, the motion to approve the application was lost.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee refused the application for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report.

“1) That the Late Representation report and late verbal representation be noted;”

“2) That the application be REFUSED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;”

Minutes